"It has hurt an individual, a family, a graduating class and an entire school and faith community," Cistone said. "The Catholic Church is very clear in her teaching, that men and
women who have homosexual tendencies must be treated with respect,
compassion and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their
regard should be avoided."

He added homosexuals and unmarried people are called to remain celibate.

Cistone cited the 2004 Speaker-Presenter Policy of the U.S. Conference of
Catholic Bishops, which states those "who act in defiance of our fundamental moral
principles… should not be given awards, honors or platforms which would
suggest support for their actions."